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The happy couple will be joined by 600 family and friends invited to the big day at St George's Chapel inside Windsor Castle.

Preparations for the wedding on Saturday are continuing apace - with a rehearsal thought to have taken place yesterday.

A carriage - although not the one the couple will ride in - was pulled along the procession route through Windsor town by Windsor Grey horses.

It travelled from St George’s Chapel, where the couple will marry, past shops and houses before returning to Windsor Castle along the Long Walk.

Some 250 members of the armed forces will take part in the big day on Saturday from regiments that former Blues and Royals Captain Harry has a close relationship with.

At this late stage it is still not certain who will walk Meghan, 36, down the aisle.

Ms Ragland met with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today (Image: PA)

Meghan Markle and her mum Doria Ragland (Image: Patrick McMullan)

Preparations for the big day are well underway (Image: AFP)

Yesterday, in a moving statement released via Kensington Palace, the actress confirmed her 73-year-old father Thomas Markle Snr was too ill to attend and formally 'give her away' - a wedding tradition.

Meghan, who has been in tears with worry, said: “Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding.

“I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health.”

She added: “Please know how much Harry and I look forward to sharing our special day with you on Saturday.”